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Old 05-11-2015, 06:49 PM   #1
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Inexpensive Sonar

I'm being lazy. Did not do a search, though I'm sure similar threads have been posted.

Anyhow,I'm gearing up for the summer. Looking for something for around $200 . No frills. Mostly to read depth and find structure. Anything beyond that would be a bonus.
Thanks for any advice.

Should add, I primarily fish LJ and occasionally the bay's.

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Old 05-11-2015, 07:00 PM   #2
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$25 fish finders at Home depot

for clear water fishing- use a 5 gallon home depot and glue a piece of clear plexiglass on the bottom. Submerge the bucket 18" underwater...
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Old 05-11-2015, 07:01 PM   #3
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Someone has or had a elite 5 for $140. On the for sale section. That is a good unit
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Old 05-11-2015, 07:27 PM   #4
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for clear water fishing- use a 5 gallon home depot and glue a piece of clear plexiglass on the bottom. Submerge the bucket 18" underwater...
That's funny.
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Old 05-11-2015, 07:41 PM   #5
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for clear water fishing- use a 5 gallon home depot and glue a piece of clear plexiglass on the bottom. Submerge the bucket 18" underwater...


Add a second piece of plexiglass and it'll be an hd sonar
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Old 05-11-2015, 07:54 PM   #6
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Add a second piece of plexiglass and it'll be an hd sonar
Yes you are correct HD version is available for $29.50...using the rose colored plexiglass...
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Old 05-11-2015, 07:56 PM   #7
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Go to the pet store and buy a parakeet and toss him into the bucket and you'll have inexpensive chirp.
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Go to the pet store and buy a parakeet and toss him into the bucket and you'll have inexpensive chirp.


If you add a second parakeet you'll have the dual scan feature
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Old 05-11-2015, 08:03 PM   #9
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I'm being lazy. Did not do a search, though I'm sure similar threads have been posted.

Anyhow,I'm gearing up for the summer. Looking for something for around $200 . No frills. Mostly to read depth and find structure. Anything beyond that would be a bonus.
Thanks for any advice.

Should add, I primarily fish LJ and occasionally the bay's.
Check Bass Pro Shops, the have a Lowrance on clearance for $129, it's not color but it will work.
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Old 05-11-2015, 08:23 PM   #10
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Thanks to those with useful info.
The rest of you dickbags can toss salad.
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Old 05-11-2015, 09:05 PM   #11
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Bps has the elite 4x chirp for $150 w/ rebate right now! and 6 month pay
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Old 05-11-2015, 09:46 PM   #12
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Not trying to sound like a dick but I'm buzzed....FF is your eyes on the target u can have the most expensive kayak or raptor avet its not gonna do u any good if u pound your bait on a rock all day. Buy a good ff so u don't buy twice. The lawrace HDS or the dragonfly's chirp are some great ones to have. I myself got a dragonfly and I have caught alot more fish compared to my old ff. If u can't get one of these fish killers the best thing u can do at least for rockgiahing is get a device with GPS so u can mark your spots and eventually u can cut your fishing days from 5 hours down to 2
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Old 05-12-2015, 06:19 AM   #13
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This is a good deal. http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=25489
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Found it

Was reading this thread and saw this sonar offering on Craigslist!

https://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/spo/4987823169.html

Sorry, but I couldn't resist!
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Was reading this thread and saw this sonar offering on Craigslist!

https://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/spo/4987823169.html

Sorry, but I couldn't resist!


THAT is the last year's model!



The current model year is white PVC.


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THAT is the last year's model!



The current model year is white PVC.


Put an elbow and you have side scan imaging
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y'all too funny. can't help but laugh! hope the newbies get used to the forums humor.
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